hyp

¹

or hip

[ hip ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. hypochondria.

hyp-

²

1. variant of hypo- before a vowel:

   hypalgesia.

hyp.

³

abbreviation for

1. hypotenuse.
2. hypothesis.
3. hypothetical.

hyp-

¹

prefix

1. a variant of hypo-

   hypabyssal

hyp.

²

abbreviation for

1. hypotenuse
2. hypothetical

Word History and Origins

Origin of hyp¹

By shortening

Example Sentences

"The Captain wants to see old Hyp," one of his aides replied.

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The hip or hyp, the vapours, depression of spirits, blue devils.

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Kaitoi taut' ouk oid' hops exnechthn eipein ou proelomenos all' hyp' auts tou logou ts akolouthias anankastheis.

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Hyp—oh, dear, if the train should be gone—to wait until next day—alone—in Drammen!

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From the middle of this, perhaps, comes the present name, Hyp-sour-anois.

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